Youtube Shorts Blocker

This is a simple Chrome extension that does exactly what you think it does - it removes all traces of shorts and those weird little games from YouTube, helping you stay focused and avoid doomscrolling. 🔥 Key Features Smart YouTube Shorts Blocking - Automatically hides Shorts from all parts of YouTube - Removes Shorts from home feed, recommendations, and sidebar - Redirects direct Shorts URLs back to main YouTube page - Smart timer feature (5 minutes to 4 hours) if you really need to watch shorts for some reason Always-On Games Blocking - Permanently removes YouTube Playables and Gaming sections - Eliminates all game recommendations and promotional content - Cannot be disabled - games are always hidden for maximum focus Advanced Features - ⚡ Lightweight & Fast - Optimized performance with minimal impact - 🔧 Robust Error Handling - Consistent blocking even when YouTube updates - ⏰ Smart Timer - Handles browser sleep/wake cycles accurately - 🔒 Privacy Focused - Optional permissions, no data collection 🚀 How It Works 1. Install the extension - Shorts and Games are blocked immediately 2. Click the extension icon to access settings 3. Toggle Shorts blocking on/off as needed 4. Set timer when disabling for automatic reactivation 🛡️ Privacy & Security - No Data Collection - Extension doesn't collect or transmit any personal data - Local Storage Only - All settings stored on your device - Minimal Permissions - Only requests essential permissions - Open Source - Code publicly available for transparency 💡 Perfect For - Students who need to focus on educational content - Professionals researching topics without distractions - Anyone trying to reduce social media addiction - Parents wanting a cleaner YouTube experience for family viewing - Content creators who need focused research time 🎮 What Gets Blocked YouTube Shorts (Toggleable): - Shorts videos in feed and recommendations - Shorts navigation links - Shorts shelf sections - Direct Shorts URL redirects YouTube Games (Always Blocked): - YouTube Playables section - Game recommendations and shelves - Gaming promotional content - All game-related interface elements Take control of your time and focus on the content that matters! 🚀 Questions or issues? Visit our GitHub repository for support and documentation: https://www.shortsblocker.com/